The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment by Margaret Jacob, published by Macmillan Learning on October 4, 2000, is a detailed exploration of the eighteenth-century movement that significantly transformed the political, religious, and educational landscapes of Europe. This edition spans 225 pages and is presented in English, offering a diverse collection of writings from key thinkers of the era, including Locke, Rousseau, Mary Wortley Montagu, Denis Diderot, and Moses Mendelssohn. Jacob provides a comprehensive introduction that outlines the evolution of the Enlightenment, highlighting the central issues and debates that shaped this pivotal period.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the Enlightenment’s impact through carefully selected documents that reflect the thoughts and ideas of influential figures. The book delves into the political and social debates of the time, providing essential context for understanding the significance of these writings. With its focus on history and Europe, this work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intellectual currents that defined the Enlightenment and their lasting effects on modern society.
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In an unusually diverse collection, Margaret Jacob presents the eighteenth-century movement known as the Enlightenment that forever changed the political, religious, and educational landscape of the day. Selections by some of the period’s most important thinkers include pieces by Locke, Rousseau, Mary Wortley Montagu, Denis Diderot, and Moses Mendelssohn. She covers the movement’s lengthy evolution in a comprehensive introduction, which establishes the issues central to understanding the documents and provides important background on the political and social debates of the period.
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